Ski Review: What’s it like to learn to ski with Ski Club GB?

My fellow skiers were mostly married women, some with careers, some with children but all were keen to escape, brush up their skills and improve their fitness for trips with family and friends later in the season.

Who was this ski club course for?

Fitness level

Thankfully, we were all of a similar level so the pace was ideal – we had all self-identified as advanced intermediate to advanced upon booking. The Ski Club has a skill and fitness grading system which is colour-coded to make sure that all of their group trips match like with like – blue for beginners up to red, silver, purple, and gold for experts in any conditions. Luckily, we proved compatible on outlook too.

What is Flaine Resort like?

Flaine itself is family-oriented and functional – this purpose-built resort is known for race training and a snowy microclimate, thanks to its proximity to Mont Blanc. It’s a place to ski rather than to be seen, with limited nightlife but the skiing is varied and the powder plentiful, with spectacular cliffs and charming tree runs at lower elevations.